Bristol City Match Pack

12 August 2014

We look ahead to the Capital One Cup clash at Ashton Gate

We look ahead to Oxford United's trip to Bristol City in the Capital One Cup.

TEAM NEWS
Max Crocombe returns to the starting line up as United head for Ashton Gate. The New Zealand under 20 international goalkeeper missed out in the opener against Burton on Saturday but with George Long ineligible Crocombe starts tonight as United look to cause a cup upset.

Johnny Mullins stands by to replace Michael Raynes who landed awkwardly in Saturday's game and is a major doubt. There could also be a full debut for Jon Meades who has looked sharp in pre-season after missing all of last year with injury.

See Michael Appleton previewing the game and talking about the selection options in Yellow Player where we also have a great Preview Show featuring Max Crocombe, Steve Basham and an exclusive tour of the new-look changing rooms

THE OPPOSITION

City got off to an excellent start with a win at Sheffield United on Saturday but boss Steve Cotterill is warning his side not to let that win lead to overconfidence among a squad tipped by many for promotion:

"Winning on Saturday has helped team spirit, because it feels as though we are up and running" he said."But you have to be careful not to get too carried away. It's like the boxer who lands a good jab and thinks 'I've got him'. Then he relaxes and leaves himself open and the other guy chins him. We have to be very, very careful of that."

Former United loanee Karleigh Osborne is expected to return to the side as Cotterill makes changes for the Capital One Cup.

TICKET NEWS
United fans are reminded that the game is ALL TICKET for away fans.

There are still tickets available but if you are coming to Ashton Gate then you need to buy them before 3pm.

Coach tickets are available at the ticket office during normal office hours in person or by phone (01865 337533)

COVERAGE
If you can't be with us then log on to Yellow Player, where we have commentary of the whole game live, plus video interviews with all the key men, an On the Road report and match highlights for you to see.
Yellow Player is the ONLY place on the internet that you can hear the game online, so don't miss out!

BETTING

United are at 9/2 to win or at 16/1 to win 2-1, City to be winning at half time with United to win at full time is at 40/1, or fans could have United to win both halves at 18/1.

Striker Carlton Morris is at 11/1 to score the first goal, or Alfie Potter is at 12/1 as the last goal scorer.

You can win £5,000 with the Sky bet Transfer Fund, and £250,000 for the U's to spend in the January window. All fans have to do is link their Sky Bet account with Oxford United before beginning betting: we would love as many fans as possible to sign up.

THIS SITE
www.oufc.co.uk is the perfect place to follow all the action. The official website will have:
- Full team news

- Stats, text commentary and line-ups throughout the match
- Read a full match report the very second the final whistle blows
- See a full gallery of all the key moments
- See highlights and the manager and key players give their reactions in Yellow Player
- SMS subscribers get all the action straight to their mobiles.